A woman died following a fatal hit-and-run crash in Hartford in the early morning hours of Saturday.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around 3:50 a.m. in the area of Ledyard Street, south of Wawarme Avenue. Police responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. When first responders arrived at the scene, the victim was found in the roadway suffering from severe injuries. She was later pronounced deceased despite emergency medical efforts.
The victim was identified as Keyshia M. Ortiz-Benitez, 31.
Investigators said the driver involved fled the scene immediately after the collision, traveling southbound. The vehicle has not yet been identified, and no arrests have been made at this time. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Police have not released additional details regarding the events leading up to the incident. The case remains active, and officials are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.
Ortiz-Benitez’s death marks another fatal pedestrian hit-and-run in the Hartford area, highlighting ongoing concerns about roadway safety and driver responsibility. Officials say the investigation will continue as they work to identify the vehicle and the person responsible.
Further updates are expected as new information becomes available.
